Sculpture & 3D: Abstract shape

This unit focuses on teaching pupils how to transform 2D card shapes into three-dimensional structures. Learners explore abstract shapes and space, develop skills in constructing 3D objects, and understand the difference between 2D and 3D art.

Lessons

Lesson 1: Structural shapes

  • To join 2D shapes to make 3D structures.
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Lesson 2: Constructing in 3D
  • To join materials in different ways when working in 3D.
  • Suggestion: To explore new ways of joining materials to create an abstract sculpture.
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Lesson 2: Constructing in 3D – Christmas themed
  • To join materials in different ways when working in 3D.
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Lesson 3: Seeing space

  • To develop ideas for 3D artwork.
  • [suggestion based on Big Writing Guide – more learning focused than task focused] To plan an abstract sculpture using knowledge of positive and negative space.

Lesson 4: Abstract sculpture

  • To apply knowledge of sculpture to create 3D artwork.

Lesson 5: Surface decoration

  • To evaluate and improve an artwork.

Key skills

Generating ideas

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Key knowledge

Formal elements

To know:

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Key vocabulary

abstract

found objects

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Unit resources

Assessment – Art and design Stage 3: Sculpture and 3D

Assessment resources for this unit. Use

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Knowledge organiser

Aimed at pupils, a single page

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Key vocabulary

A display version of the key

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Subject resources

Art and design: Long-term plans

A suggested order for teaching Art

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National curriculum mapping

This document maps the National curriculum

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Assessment

A spreadsheet for recording teacher assessments

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Art and design: Progression of pupil skills and knowledge

Progression documents showing how skills and

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Key vocabulary

This document lists the new vocabulary

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Equipment list

A checklist of art equipment required

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Art and design – List of artists

This document lists the artists studied

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